APOSTHERAPY®

Apostherapy®

Sprint is a recognised partner of AposTherapy®, providing treatment at our Kensington clinic under the care of two qualified and certified therapists.

AposTherapy® is an innovative and non-surgical management and treatment option for those who have chronic pain in their ankles, knees, hips or lower back, as a result of injury, poor biomechanics or osteoarthritis.

For those who are struggling with daily pain that has not responded to standard physiotherapy, regularly need to take pain medication or are facing knee joint replacement surgery this could be the answer.

Your trained AposTherapy® physiotherapist will conduct a free no obligation consultation, during which you will have your walking and biomechanics analysed by a state of the art gait scan. Following this and an assessment of the affected joint, you will be fitted with the individually calibrated boot device and reassessed. Many patients find an instant reduction in their pain levels when wearing the device, as it corrects the alignment in the body whilst walking and alleviates pressure on the joints, thereby reducing further wear and tear and bracing of the muscles around the joint. The personalised treatment retrains the brain and muscles to work correctly to re-educate the joint and encourages your body to walk in a more symmetrical pattern, alleviating pain even when you are not wearing the device.

The programme is initially carried out over a year, during which the patient’s symptoms are monitored, and the devices are continually recalibrated to ensure treatment maintains the reduction in symptoms, especially when you are not wearing the devices. The longer period of treatment allows time for the body to slowly correct patterns of movement and learned habits, or compensation tactics that may have been present for many years.

85% of AposTherapy® patients report a reduction in pain levels in just over a month (independent UK survey) and it is clinically proven to improve function, with over 50,000 patients worldwide benefitting to date.

Unique Benefits of AposTherapy

Non-surgical and drug-free

Highly effective for reduction in pain, improvement in function and quality of life

Clinically proven for lasting pain relief

Addresses the root cause of your condition

Highly convenient and fits easily into your daily routine

Personalised to your specific needs

On-going care for optimal results

Who is suitable for Treatment?

Patients With:

Knee Osteoarthritis

Chronic Knee Pain

Torn Meniscus

Knee Ligament Damage

Patello-femoral Pain (anterior knee pain)

Rehabilitation Following Knee Surgery

Lower Back Pain

Hypermobility disorders

AposTherapy® Treatment Process

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Initial Assement
In the initial assessment your AposTherapy Certified Physiotherapist will carry out an in-depth clinical evaluation of your condition to see if you will be suitable for the treatment. You will complete pain and function questionnaires, and they will use the results from these, along with state-of-the-art computerised gait analysis, to get a clear picture of what is causing your pain. Using the findings from your assessment your AposTherapy® Certified Physiotherapist will calibrate a foot-worn device specifically for you, to offload pressure around the joint and re-train the muscles to work correctly.

Treatment
The AposTherapy® Certified Physiotherapist will give you an individual treatment programme tailored to your specific needs. The boot-like device is worn for a short period each day (about an hour), whilst you go about your usual daily activities either at home or at work. Your movement patterns will be re-educated, thereby providing lasting pain relief and improved function, with the convenience of being part of your daily life.

On Going Care
AposTherapy® is a dynamic treatment, with regular follow up appointments to monitor your progress and adjust the device to ensure optimal success throughout your care. Your AposTherapy® Certified Physiotherapist will work with you and make necessary adjustments throughout your programme to ensure you meet your treatment objectives

Be Yourself Again
The device aims to relieve the stress on your painful joints with every step you take. At the same time, your brain and muscles are re-educated to work correctly again, bringing your body into optimal alignment, re-establishing healthier walking patterns, improving your function and providing lasting pain relief.

Apostherapy® can be combined with any other physiotherapy treatments you are undertaking and we are always happy to liaise with other healthcare providers.

To book a free initial assessment to find out if you are suitable for Apostherapy®, please contact reception on 0207 9381350 or info@sprintphysio.co.uk.

For full details, medical research findings and further patient testimonials please visit www.apostherapy.co.uk

Please contact us to book an appointment or for more information on any of the services available across our clinic locations in Kensington, Hammersmith and Paddington.